The certificate program in sacred music at Marygrove College is designed to offer training which will prepare the candidate for effective professional activity in the field of church music. Courses toward the certificate program may be elected for non-credit or credit. Audi­tions are required for admission to the program, since the curriculum is proficiency based.

Completion of requirements is contingent upon fulfilling specified proficiency levels. Persons with previous background may be able to waive courses where competency is demonstrated.

Courses required for the Certificate in Sacred Music include:

• MUS 123 Written Theory I
• MUS 124 Written Theory II
• MUS 123A Ear Training I
• MUS 124B Ear Training II
• MUS 105 Encounters with Music
• MUS 204A,B or 404A,B Foundations in Ringing
• MUS 424 Congregational Music of the Christian Church
• MUS 399A Conducting I
• MUS 399B Conducting II
• MUS 350 Choral Literature
• MUS 410 Hymn Playing/Anthem and Soloist Accompaniment

*Minimum 8 credits in Private Organ Lessons

**Minimum 4 credits in Private Voice Lessons

**3 credits in Religious Studies and/or Pastoral

Ministries

Study beyond the above beginning courses will lead to intermediate and advanced levels which are required for certification by the American Guild of Organists. Courses from the certificate program may be applied toward a Bachelor of Music degree.

For specific requirements and courses, refer to section Entitled Gerontology in current catalog.

The following courses are required for the Certificate of Completion in Business:

BUS 173  Introduction to Business
ACC 224 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 234  Principles of Accounting II
BUS 266  Principles of Organization and Management
BUS 302  Principles of Marketing
BUS 304  Business Law I

Fifteen hours must be taken at Marygrove College. Persons with special skills or needs may establish an individualized program upon consultation with and approval of the business department head. This certifi­cate may be earned while pursuing a second major or second degree.

The total credit hour requirement for the certificate is 15 hours, including:

A. Required Courses
SW 237/537 Physical Aspects of Aging 2 hours
SW 299 * Pre-professional Practicum 3 hours
SW 200 A  Special Topics: Substance Abuse 2 hours
SW 378/578  Policies and Services for Older Persons 2 hours
SW 410/610  Working with Older Adults 2 hours
PSY 346/546 Aging Individual in Society

* To be arranged with approval of the director of the gerontology program.

B. Elective Courses
Select a minimum of three credit hours from the following courses:

BIO 141 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3 hours
EDU 390/590 The Adult Learner 3 hours
PM 564 Ministry with Older Adults 3 hours
PSY 348 Death and Dying 3 hours
RS 384 Faith and Human Development 3 hours
SOC 306 Ethnic and Racial Diversity 3 hours
SOC 307 Introduction to Ethnic and Cultural Studies 3 hours
SW 325 Professional Communication 3 hours
SW 200C Working with Mental Illness 2 hours

Contact
Lourdes Torres, Ph.D.
Madame Cadillac Building, Rm 357
Phone: 313.927.1363
Email: ltorres@marygrove.edu

Program Offered
Translation Certificate in Arabic

This is a five-course sequence that will provide you with training to translate from Spanish into English. You will also gain some familiarity with oral interpretation, and you will have the opportunity to complete an internship.

Required Courses

Students must complete each of the following courses with a grade of B or better.
SPA 400 Principles of Translation
SPA 401 Translation Workshop I
SPA 402 Translation Workshop II
SPA 403 Business Translation Workshop
SPA 488 Cooperative Field Experience